Patricia Allene Murphy

Patricia Allene Murphy, née Sanders, lived a full and joyous life for 77 years in this world before passing into the next on January 5th, 2026.  She departed for her final adventure peacefully and surrounded by family. Pat was born on August 11th, 1948, in Fallowfield Township, the only child of Thomas and Wilda Sanders (née Michener). 

She was an alumna of California University of Pennsylvania (now Penn West California), and had a long career teaching middle school English and social studies at Ringgold School District.  She was also a cheerleading coach and a professional piano player, spending many years as the accompanist for the West Newton Community Singers.

She married Dennis Murphy in an outdoor ceremony at his brother AJ’s home in 1980.  Their son Connor was born in 1983, and together they gave him a wonderful childhood.  Pat was a golfer, a skier, a dog lover, and a big fan of Jimmy Buffett, musical theater, and Pittsburgh sports.  She traveled widely in Europe, the U.S., and the Caribbean.  

In addition to her parents, Pat is preceded in death by her husband Dennis.  She was a deeply loved wife, mother, nana, aunt, cousin, and friend.  Connor, his wife Katherine, and her grandsons Owen (8) and Brendan (2) are left behind to honor her memory.

Loved ones will be received from 2PM – 4PM and 6PM – 8PM on Sunday, January 11th at Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral Home, 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022.  Services will be in the funeral home on Monday, January 12th, at 11:00 AM, followed by interment in Monongahela Cemetery. After the interment, there will be a reception at 243 Main Street, Monongahela, Pennsylvania 15063. Online condolences may be left at www.hogan-melenyzer.com.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Westmoreland Humane Society (https://westmorelandhumanesociety.com).

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